Notice of Privacy Rights (FERPA)

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2 GENERAL INFORMATION Ohio National University, a division of Franklin University, publishes its Academic Bulletin on an annual basis. This Academic Bulletin is intended for use from August 2015 through August The University may modify curriculum during the year. The provisions of this Academic Bulletin are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Ohio National University. Failure to read and comply with this Academic Bulletin does not excuse a student from the requirements and regulations describe herein. Although every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Ohio National University reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in policies, procedures, programs, or people at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary. Ohio National University does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, nondisqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in admission of students, educational programs and policies, employment, or other activities. Ohio National University is a division of Franklin University, which is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America , Notice of Privacy Rights (FERPA) This institution is covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, which is designed to protect the rights of students with regard to educational records maintained by the institution. Under this Act, the student has the following rights: The right to inspect and review educational records maintained by the institution that pertain to the student; The right to challenge the content of records on the grounds they are inaccurate, misleading, or a violation of privacy or other rights; The right to control disclosures from the educational records with certain exceptions. Ohio National University, as a division of Franklin University, in accordance with FERPA, has designated the following categories of information about students as public or directory information: name, address, address, telephone numbers (home and work), major, participation in officially-recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received (including honors), and most recent previous educational institution attended. Any student has the right to have directory information withheld from the public by indicating so on the admission application or by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing (registrar@on.franklin.edu). A written policy detailing how Ohio National University, as a division of Franklin University, will comply with the provisions of the Act is on file with the Office of the Registrar. Students also have the right to file written complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act with The Family Policy Compliance Office, United States Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, United States of America

3 Anti-Discrimination Policy Ohio National University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment for all members of the campus community. Consistent with its mission and philosophy of providing equal access to educational opportunities, this anti-discrimination statement articulates our values in honoring issues of difference and belief that difference in our community demonstrates our commitment to the fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity. Ohio National University does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, admissions, and participation without regard to these identified protected classes. As a division of Franklin University, Ohio National University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex, consistent with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of In accordance with the requirements of Title VI and of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Ohio National University (as a division of Franklin University) affirmatively states it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, or disability in the admissions, treatment, or access in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. No retaliation or adverse action will be taken against anyone if they express any concerns or problems relating to equal opportunities or perceived discrimination. All responsible administrators who receive reports of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall maintain the confidentiality of the information they receive, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary to facilitate legitimate University processes, including the investigation and resolution of discrimination or harassment allegations. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and City of Columbus, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. Franklin University does not discriminate in accordance with requirements of the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112, Civil Rights. The Columbus Civil Rights Code Chapter 23.1 makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals in employment, housing and public accommodations because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or sexual orientation, familial status, and gender identity or expression or to interfere with their civil rights. Franklin University complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the University operates. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator at accommodate@on.franklin.edu. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, veteran, or other status should be directed to: For Students For Employees Dean of Academics Office Director of Human Resources Ohio National University Ohio National University 201 South Grant Avenue 201 South Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio, USA Columbus, Ohio, USA conduct@on.franklin.edu hr@franklin.edu Ohio National University is committed to being an inclusive community free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. 3

4 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Accreditation and Authorization....5 Selected Memberships Mission Statement Academic Calendar....6 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION Undergraduate Admission Requirements Recommended Application Completion Dates Transfer Credit Guidelines.. 15 Non-Degree Seeking Students GRADUATE ADMISSION Graduate Admission Requirements Recommended Application Completion Dates Graduate Transfer Credit Guidelines...21 Non-Degree Seeking Students STUDENT REGISTRATION Student Registration. 23 Audit Courses.. 23 TUITION AND FEES Educational Costs.. 24 Tuition Refunds...24 Paying for Your Education Tuition Appeal Process TECHNOLOGY Technology Requirements Technology Assistance ACADEMIC INFORMATION Late Registration..., 28 Attendance Policy Writing Guidelines Turnitin.com Academic Integrity Academic Appeals...31 Grade Point Average Transcripts...36 Applying for Graduation College Credit Alternatives...36 Assessment Evaluation of Instruction and Services UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Credit and Courseload Degree and Major Requirements Residency Requirements.39 General Education..40 Transfer Course Equivalency Grading Guidelines Academic Honors...44 Academic Standards...44 GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Credit and Courseload. 46 Degree and Residency Requirements.. 46 Grading Guidelines.47 Academic Standards. 51 STUDENT AFFAIRS Student Code of Conduct Disability Services Process for Student Concerns...53 FIAT Student Information.. 54 Safety & Security Services.. 54 Learning Support.54 Proctored Testing...54 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) General Track Hospitality & Tourism Management Track Human Resources Management Track Marketing Track. 61 Bachelor of Science Information Technology Management...63 Global Master of Business Administration (MBA)..65 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Undergraduate Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 82 INDEX Index

5 4 ACCREDITATION & AUTHORIZATION Ohio National University is a division of Franklin University. Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. All academic programs are authorized to be offered through online delivery. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle St., Suite Chicago, IL Phone: Year for Next Comprehensive Evaluation: Ohio Department of Higher Education 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH Phone: Dates of Authorization: February 4, 2009 through December 31, 2018 SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS Ohio National University is a division of Franklin University. Franklin University holds membership in the following organizations: American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers American College Personnel Association American Council on Education American International Recruitment Council Association of Governing Boards Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio Association of International Education Administration Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation Counsel for Independent Colleges Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools National Association of College & University Business Officers National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers Ohio College Association Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges MISSION STATEMENT Ohio National University provides professionally-oriented online educational programs at a price that makes quality education accessible and affordable for a globally diverse student population.

6 6 ACADEMIC CALENDAR The Ohio National University academic calendar is divided into six terms. Important dates are noted below. Dates are subject to change. Please visit for the most accurate information Term 1: 5 January February December 2014: Registration opens 26 December 2014: Registration deadline, students given access to courses 5 January 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 11 January 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 19 January 2015: Ohio National University staff offices closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day 19 January 2015: Graduation application deadline 22 February 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 2: 2 March April February 2015: Registration opens 20 February 2015: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 2 March 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 8 March 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 16 March 2015: Graduation application deadline 19 April 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 3: 27 April June March 2015: Registration opens 17 April 2015: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 27 April 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 3 May 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 11 May 2015: Graduation application deadline 25 May 2015: Ohio National University staff offices closed Memorial Day 14 June 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Ohio National Summer Break: 20 June July 2015 Ohio National staff offices open 3 July 2015: Ohio National University staff offices closed Independence Day Term 4: 6 July August June 2015: Registration opens 26 June 2015: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 6 July 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 12 July 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund

7 7 20 July 2015: Graduation application deadline 23 August 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 5: 31 August October August 2015: Registration opens 21 August 2015: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 31 August 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 6 September 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 7 September 2015: Ohio National University staff offices closed Labor Day 14 September 2015: Graduation application deadline 18 October 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 6: 26 October December September 2015: Registration opens 16 October 2015: Registration deadline, students given access to courses 26 October 2015: Tuition & fees payment deadline 1 November 2015: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 9 November 2015: Graduation application deadline 26 November November 2015: Ohio National University staff offices closed, Thanksgiving holiday 13 December 2015: Deadline to withdraw from courses Ohio National Winter Break: 19 December January 2016 Ohio National staff offices open only 22 December and 23 December Campus closed for Winter Break 24 December through 3 January 2016 University Closures 19 January 2015 Campus closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States) 25 May 2015 Campus closed, Memorial Day (United States) 3 July 2015 Campus closed, observation of Independence Day (United States) 7 September 2015 Campus closed, Labor Day (United States) 26 November November 2015: Campus closed, Thanksgiving (United States) 24 December January 2016: Campus closed, Winter Break

8 Term 1: 4 January February December 2015: Registration opens 25 December 2015: Registration deadline, students given access to courses 4 January 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 10 January 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 18 January 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day 18 January 2016: Graduation application deadline 21 February 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 2: 29 February April February 2016: Registration opens 19 February 2016: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 29 February 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 6 March 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 14 March 2016: Graduation application deadline 25 March 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed Good Friday 17 April 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 3: 25 April June March 2016: Registration opens 15 April 2016: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 25 April 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 1 May 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 9 May 2016: Graduation application deadline 30 May 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed Memorial Day 12 June 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Ohio National Summer Break: 18 June July 2016 Ohio National staff offices open Term 4: 4 July August June 2016: Registration opens 24 June 2016: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 4 July 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 4 July 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed Independence Day 10 July 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 18 July 2016: Graduation application deadline 21 August 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 5: 29 August October August 2016: Registration opens

9 9 19 August 2016: Registration and course change deadline, students given access to courses 29 August 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 4 September 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 5 September 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed Labor Day 12 September 2016: Graduation application deadline 16 October 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Term 6: 24 October December September 2016: Registration opens 14 October 2016: Registration deadline, students given access to courses 24 October 2016: Tuition & fees payment deadline 30 October 2016: Deadline to drop courses with 100% refund 7 November 2016: Graduation application deadline 24 November November 2016: Ohio National University staff offices closed, Thanksgiving holiday 11 December 2016: Deadline to withdraw from courses Ohio National Winter Break: 17 December January 2017 Ohio National staff offices open only 19 December 23 December Campus closed for Winter Break 24 December through 1 January 2017 University Closures 18 January 2016 Campus closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States) 25 May 2016 Campus closed, Good Friday (United States) 30 May 2016 Campus closed, Memorial Day (United States) 4 July 2016 Campus closed, observation of Independence Day (United States) 5 September 2016 Campus closed, Labor Day (United States) 24 November November 2016: Campus closed, Thanksgiving (United States) 24 December January 2017*: Campus closed, Winter Break *Dates subject to change

10 10 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSION Ohio National University s undergraduate admission policy reflects the University s mission of providing professionally-oriented online educational programs at a price that makes quality education accessible and affordable for a globally diverse student population. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the University s website ( or contact the Ohio National Office of Admissions via at admissions@on.franklin.edu. Individuals interested in admission to the University should complete the online application available on the website. UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements to be admitted as an Ohio National University undergraduate degree-seeking student: 1. $50 (USD) application fee (non-refundable); 2. Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent); 3. Math competency; 4. English language proficiency. The completion of admission requirements should be started early to be able to meet an applicant s expected term start date. (See the Recommended Application Completion Dates section). Applicants must complete all four admission requirements before being allowed to begin pursuing their chosen degree program at Ohio National University. SECONDARY EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT The secondary education requirement can be met by providing documentation of high school graduation or equivalence, or by providing documentation of completion of 12 or more transferrable credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education. This includes regionally accredited institutions of higher education, institutions recognized as candidates for accreditation, or institutions recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, United States Department of Education, Ministry of Education in a country, or equivalent government ministry in a particular country. Acceptable forms of documentation to satisfy this admission requirement must include one of the following: Official high school transcript or diploma listing the date of graduation; Official GED certificate; Official transcripts from colleges previously attended; Other as approved by Ohio National University staff. Applicants from the United States of America, or who live internationally but attended institutions within the United States of America, should send their credentials to:

11 11 Ohio National University ATTN: Transfer Credit Office 201 South Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio, USA Applicants from outside the United States of America should send their credentials to World Education Services (WES) for verification and evaluation. For more information on WES, including the cost of a credential evaluation and documents required, please visit Applicants are responsible for all fees assessed by WES for credential evaluations. Applicants submitting documents to verify completion of secondary education can request a document-by-document evaluation. Undergraduate applicants seeking to transfer their credit from other post-secondary institutions, should request a course-by-course evaluation. MATH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT The Math competency requirement can be satisfied by transferring in a course which is the minimum equivalent of Ohio National University s MT 155 (Fundamental Algebra). Applicants not transferring in this minimum requirement are required to demonstrate math competency by taking the ACCUPLACER* Math examination. This examination is a virtual (online) examination, administered year round, and consists of two parts -- Part 1 (Elementary Arithmetic) and Part 2 (Elementary Algebra). No fee is charged to the applicant to initially take this examination. The two parts of the ACCUPLACER Math examination are administered together -- the parts cannot be taken separately. If the applicant receives a score below 90 on Part 1 (Elementary Arithmetic), the exam ends and the applicant will not be accepted into Ohio National University at this time. Applicants are allowed to retake the examination after two weeks, with a $10 (USD) fee charged for the retake attempt. Applicants are encouraged to study relevant content before retaking the examination. Applicants scoring below a 90 on the retake of the Elementary Arithmetic exam will not be accepted into Ohio National University, will be provided resources for improving Math skills, and can begin the testing process again in two (2) months. Applicants passing Part 1 (Elementary Arithmetic) with a score of 90 or above will have achieved the minimum score required for admission into Ohio National University, and will automatically proceed to Part 2 (Elementary Algebra) of the examination. Applicants receiving below 112 on the Elementary Algebra exam will be required to take MT 155 (Fundamental Algebra) before taking any other Math courses with Ohio National University. Successful completion of MT 155 with a grade of D or better will satisfy the Math competency requirement for Ohio National University and applies toward a student s University Elective requirement. If the applicant receives a score of 112 or above on the Elementary Algebra exam, he/she will be exempt from taking MT 155, and will advance to the next Math course in his or her chosen program. * ACCUPLACER, owned and developed by the College Board, facilitates appropriate student assessment for thousands of institutions and is an industry standard in the field of placement. The College Board is a not-forprofit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,400 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations (College Board, 2009). ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT English language proficiency is required for all Ohio National University students. This requirement is automatically met if applicants are from the United States, or any of the following countries:

12 12 Antigua and Barbuda Cayman Islands New Zealand Australia Dominica Saint Kitts and Nevis Bahamas Grenada Saint Lucia Barbados Guyana Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Belize Iceland Trinidad and Tobago Bermuda Ireland Turks and Caicos Islands British Virgin Islands Montserrat United Kingdom Canada (all provinces except Quebec) Jamaica U.S. Virgin Islands Applicants from other countries can meet the English language proficiency requirement in one of two ways: 1. Higher Education Credit Hours. Applicants who have completed a minimum of 30 transferrable semester credit hours, as verified by Ohio National University s Transfer Credit Office, at any of the following will be considered to have satisfied the English language proficiency requirement: A recognized* college or university in the United States; A recognized college or university in which English is the only official language; A recognized college or university in which English is the sole medium of instruction (must be verified in writing by the particular institution). *This includes regionally accredited institutions of higher education, institutions recognized as candidates for accreditation, or institutions recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, United States Department of Education, or local government Ministry of Education. Submission of official transcripts from the institution(s) is required. 2. English Language Proficiency Testing. The English language proficiency requirement will be met by applicants who have taken the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam within the past two (2) years and have achieved the minimum score(s) required by Ohio National University. The following minimum scores are required on each section of these exams for an applicant to be considered for full admission: Test TOEFL IELTS Cambridge English Reading Writing Listening Speaking Overall 525 (PBT) or 71 (IBT) Ohio National s institution code for IELTS and TOEFL results is It is the applicant s responsibility to contact the applicable testing organization to request official scores be mailed to Ohio National University, or made available electronically. To assist the Office of Admissions in retrieving test results, applicants

13 who have taken the TOEFL are advised to provide their date of birth and/or registration number; those who have taken the IELTS are advised to provide their TRF code. The submission of copies of official scores from these exams to Ohio National University (via provides the applicant with one term of conditional enrollment. Official scores submitted directly by the testing organization must be received and verified by Ohio National University for the student to be allowed to be registered for additional terms. Applicants who have not satisfied their English language proficiency requirement have the option to take the ACCUPLACER* ESL exam suite through Ohio National University. A $50 (USD) fee is charged to the applicant to take this exam suite, which consists of four (4) parts: Reading Comprehension, WritePlacer, Listening, and Sentence Meaning. Passing scores will remain valid for two (2) years. Applicants are encouraged to study relevant content before taking the ACCUPLACER* ESL exams. The required minimum passing scores for each exam for an applicant to be granted full admission are as follows: Reading Comprehension 100 WritePlacer 5 ESL Listening 80 ESL Sentence Meaning 100 Applicants must achieve minimum scores on each exam part for full admission. Applicants not passing any exam part, are permitted retakes after two (2) weeks. If the applicant fails to achieve the minimum scores on the exam suite on this second attempt, he/she must then wait two (2) months between retake attempts. A $10 (USD) fee is charged on each exam part retake. Applicants satisfying the minimum requirements on any English proficiency exam for full admission but who feel the need to improve English skills before advancing into their degree program have the option to audit EL 042 (Fundamentals of English Language). This $200 (USD) non-credit course provides students with a host of pertinent ESL study resources. For more information on auditing courses, see Audit Courses. The requirements for demonstrating English language proficiency, including acceptance of results of other English proficiency exams, may be adjusted by the Ohio National University Dean of Academics under unique circumstances. Conditional Admission Ohio National University offers conditional admission to individuals who have achieved the following minimum scores on English proficiency exams: Test TOEFL IELTS Cambridge English Reading Writing Listening Speaking Overall 500 (PBT) or 61 (IBT) Applicants satisfying these minimum scores required for conditional admission will be offered the option to take the ACCUPLACER ESL exam suite with Ohio National University. Applicants choosing to take the ACCUPLACER ESL assessment who achieve the minimum scores required for full admission (see: English Language Proficiency Requirement ) will be granted full admission status. 13

14 Applicants will be granted conditional admission status if the following minimum scores are achieved on each ACCUPLACER ESL exam: Reading Comprehension 80 WritePlacer 4 ESL Listening 70 ESL Sentence Meaning Applicants achieving minimum scores required for conditional admission are permitted a retake opportunity if he or she wishes to attempt to raise their scores to the minimums required for full admission. Exams can be retaken after two (2) weeks, at a cost of $10 (USD) per exam. Applicants granted conditional admission status are offered the option to enroll in Ohio National s ESL refresher course, EL 042 (Fundamentals of English Language). This $200 (USD) non-credit course provides students with a host of pertinent ESL study resources. A retake of the ACCUPLACER* ESL exam is built into the curriculum of EL 042. Full admission will be granted to students who achieve the minimum scores required for full admission. Individuals who do not achieve the minimum scores on the ACCUPLACER ESL exam required for full admission will be denied admission, and will be permitted to restart the testing process after two (2) months. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION COMPLETION DATES Ohio National University accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year, and students may select from several dates throughout the year to begin coursework. To ensure a strong, successful start at Ohio National University, there are several steps to complete, including submission of the online application, payment of the application fee, documentation of high school graduation (or equivalence), submission of official transcripts from previously attended institutions (if applicable), Math competency testing (if applicable), and English language proficiency testing (if applicable). While meeting the recommended completion dates is not required, it is important to allow enough time to complete all required activities to begin courses on the date that best meets the new student s individual needs. Please review the recommendations below. For additional questions, please contact admissions@on.franklin.edu. For students who wish to enroll: 2015 Terms Dates Complete the application Register for classes process Term 1 5 January - 27 February 5 December 22 December Term 2 2 March 24 April 2 February 20 February Term 3 27 April 19 June 27 March 17 April Term 4 6 July 28 August 6 June 26 June Term 5 31 August 23 October 31 July 21 August Term 6 26 October 18 December 26 September 16 October

15 TRANSFER CREDIT GUIDELINES Applicants with course credit from institutions of higher education which are regionally accredited, accredited by organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the United States Department of Education, or institutions recognized as candidates for such accreditation, may be granted transfer credit for these courses. For coursework from non-accredited institutions, Ohio National University has established a formal review process to determine transferability of credit hours on a case-by-case basis. For applicants from the United States of America (or who attended schools within the United States of America), verification and evaluation of transfer credit will be done free of charge by Ohio National University faculty and staff. Documentation should be sent to: Ohio National University ATTN: Transfer Credit Office 201 South Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio, USA Applicants who attended institutions outside the United States of America should send their documentation to World Education Services (WES) for verification and evaluation of credentials. Applicants requesting only secondary school credentials be evaluated can choose the Document-by-Document Report. Applicants requesting both secondary and post-secondary credentials be evaluated should choose the Course-by-Course Report. For more information on WES, including types of credential evaluation packages, fees, and requirements per country, please visit Applicants are responsible for all fees assessed by WES for transfer credit evaluations. Credit will be accepted for any college course completed with a grade of D or higher, including grades of Pass and examination credit, subject to GPA and course requirements pertaining to a student s degree program. D grades in major area courses are not permitted regardless of where the course is taken; such courses will only transfer as elective credit. Some majors (e.g., Information Technology) may have rules regarding the transferability of credits 10 years or older in some courses. Credit will be awarded based on subject matter, prerequisites, level, and laboratory requirements. Up to 84 hours of transfer credit may be used to complete an Ohio National University undergraduate program. Students will be assessed a one-time, nonrefundable flat rate of $300 (USD) for any credits transferred into Ohio National University. For students outside the United States of America, this fee is in addition to any evaluation fee charged by WES. Students completing coursework at Ohio National University should be aware that these courses and degree programs may not transfer in whole or in part into other institutions. The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Transfer credit may be awarded for courses or professional training offered through business and industry. For example, Ohio National University awards transfer credit for courses taken through the American Institute of Banking (AIB) or the Life Office Management Association (LOMA). Such credit will be awarded based on the recommendations found in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs (published by the American Council on Education), or The Directory of the National Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction. Official transcripts or original certificates of completion must be submitted for evaluation. Nontraditional certificates may also be reviewed for consideration of credit. In addition to official transcripts or original certificates, the student must provide a syllabus or workbook for the course, evidence of a test and the amount of time spent in class. Students interested in receiving credit for Professional Training should submit the above information through their student portal. 15

16 16 MILITARY TRAINING Transfer credit is also awarded for courses taken while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Such credit will be awarded based on the recommendations found in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Original military certificates and appropriate military records must be submitted before military credit can be evaluated. Students who are, or have been, in the military will need to submit the following paperwork for possible transfer credit: The Joint Services Transcript (JST) is available for U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Navy, or Marines personnel with a Basic Active Service Date (BASD) on or after October 1, Any student meeting the above criteria must submit a JST for evaluation. The JST can be requested by visiting the Joint Services Transcript System website: Active personnel who do not meet criteria listed above for a JST must submit a DD295. Separated or retired personnel who also do not meet the requirements must submit a DD214. U.S. Air Force personnel must submit a transcript from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) for a complete military evaluation. Transcripts can be requested by visiting the CCAF website: TRANSFER DEFICIENCIES All courses at Ohio National University are offered on a semester credit hour basis. Courses taken at institutions on a quarter hour system will not transfer as fully equivalent credit (1 quarter hour = 0.67 semester hours). A transfer deficiency occurs when a student transfers less than the required number of credit hours for each course. Students will not be permitted to transfer any specific General Education or Major Area courses that have deficiencies; such courses will only apply as University Elective credit, and courses will need to be retaken with Ohio National. Due to deficiencies, a student may be required to take additional University Elective credits in order to complete the total number of credit hours required to earn their degree. APPEALS PROCESS An applicant or student disagreeing with the application of transfer credit by the receiving institution has the right to appeal the decision. A course syllabus from the term in which the course was taken will be required for an appeal regarding specific course credit. All decisions for appeals are granted by the Ohio National University Dean of Academics, or his/her designee. Appeals can be submitted through the Ohio National student portal, and inquiries can be directed to registrar@on.franklin.edu. All appeals must be filed within 30 days of the completed evaluation. After 30 days, all decisions on transfer credit awarded will be considered final. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES Students should review the acceptance and application of any transfer credit with Ohio National Admissions staff. Transfer students must meet Ohio National University residency requirements (see General Degree and Residency Requirements ). If students repeat a course equivalent to one for which they have been granted transfer credit, the transfer credit will be removed. All transcripts and transfer evaluations sent to Ohio National by applicants or a credentialing service become the property of Ohio National University, and will not be released to a student or third party.

17 17 UNDERGRADUATE NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS Ohio National University encourages qualified individuals to further their education through academic experiences, and provides opportunity for students whose needs may not be best met by applying for admission to a degree-granting academic program. For students who have short-term, specific needs (such as focused skill, knowledge development or transfer credit), a non-degree seeking status is available with approval of Ohio National Admissions staff. Non-degree seeking status is designed for short-term, goal-oriented academic engagement only. All non-degree seeking applicants are required to pay the $50 (USD) non-refundable application fee, and satisfy the Math competency and English proficiency requirements. After receiving permission to enroll, non-degree seeking students may then register for specific courses of interest after demonstrating they are adequately prepared to take the desired course. Adequate preparation for a course at Ohio National University may be demonstrated through the completion of prerequisite courses, verification for which is required by documentation such as an unofficial transcript or resume. Waivers for courses must be approved by Ohio National University faculty. Students who are granted waivers of prerequisite requirements accept full responsibility for adequate preparation, and for their ability to perform the requirements of the course(s) in which they enroll. A maximum of fifteen (15) credit hours or five (5) courses may be taken as non-degree seeking status. Non-degree seeking students who declare a degree program will be bound by all prerequisite requirements of their chosen program. GRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSION Ohio National University s graduate admission policy reflects the University s mission of providing professionaloriented online educational programs at a price that makes quality education accessible and affordable for a globally diverse student population. It also reflects the University s efforts at clearly identifying the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the University s website ( or contact the Ohio National University Office of Admissions via at admissions@on.franklin.edu. Individuals interested in admission to the University should complete the online application available on the website. GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be admitted as an Ohio National University graduate degree-seeking student: 1. $50 (USD) application fee (non-refundable); 2. Minimum completion of a bachelor s degree (or equivalent); 3. English language proficiency The completion of admission requirements should be started early to be able to meet an applicant s expected term start date. (See the Recommended Application Completion Dates section). Applicants must complete all three (3) admission requirements before being allowed to start graduate classes at Ohio National University.

18 18 HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENT The higher education degree requirement can be met by providing official documentation verifying attainment of the following two conditions: 1. Minimum of a bachelor s degree (or equivalent) earned from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, United States Department of Education, or local government Ministry of Education. (NOTE: No particular program of study is required.) 2. Earned at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 scale in earned bachelor or master s degree. Conditional Admission Conditional enrollment status will be granted to applicants who earned at least a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale in their earned bachelor or master s degree. Conditional enrollment requires these students to obtain a B average (i.e., 3.00) GPA during the first two (2) courses of their program of study with a grade no lower than a B- earned in either course. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn their graduate degree from Ohio National University. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale in their earned bachelor or master s degree are allowed to petition to the Ohio National Dean of Academics a request for admission detailing other criteria that he or she believes should be considered in illustrating the applicant s potential ability to be successful in a graduate program of study. This petition could include details on the applicant s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc. Petition requests and all supporting documentation should be ed to admissions@on.franklin.edu, with the subject line Petition for Graduate Admission. If a petition is approved by the Dean of Academics, conditional enrollment status will be granted to the applicant. Conditional enrollment requires that these students must obtain a B average (i.e., 3.00) GPA during the first two courses of their program of study with a grade no lower than a B- earned in either course. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn their graduate degree from Ohio National University. Applicants from the United States of America, or who live internationally but attended schools within the United States of America, should have their official credentials sent by the institution they attended to: Ohio National University ATTN: Transfer Credit Office 201 South Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio, USA Applicants from outside the United States of America should submit all credentials to World Education Services (WES) for verification. For more information on WES, including the cost of the transcript verification, please visit A course-by-course evaluation should be requested. Applicants are responsible for all fees assessed by WES for transcript verification.

19 19 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT English language proficiency is required for all Ohio National University graduate students. This proficiency requirement is automatically met if applicants are from the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda Cayman Islands New Zealand Australia Dominica Saint Kitts and Nevis Bahamas Grenada Saint Lucia Barbados Guyana Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Belize Iceland Trinidad and Tobago Bermuda Ireland Turks and Caicos Islands British Virgin Islands Montserrat United Kingdom Canada (all provinces except Quebec) Jamaica U.S. Virgin Islands Applicants from other countries can meet the English language proficiency requirement in one of two ways: 1. Higher Education Credit Hours. Applicants who have completed a bachelor s degree or master s at any of the following will be considered to have satisfied the English language proficiency requirement: A recognized* college or university in the United States; A recognized college or university in which English is the only official language; A recognized college or university in which English is the sole medium of instruction (must be verified in writing by the particular institution). *This includes regionally accredited institutions of higher education, institutions recognized as candidates for accreditation, or institutions recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, United States Department of Education, or local government Ministry of Education. Submission of official transcripts from the institution(s) is required. 2. English Language Proficiency Testing. The English language proficiency requirement will be met by applicants who have taken the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam within the past two (2) years and have achieved the minimum score(s) required by Ohio National University. The required minimum scores for each exam are as follows: Test TOEFL IELTS Cambridge English Reading Writing Listening Speaking Overall 525 (PBT) or 71 (IBT)

20 Ohio National s institution code for IELTS and TOEFL results is It is the applicant s responsibility to contact the applicable testing organization to request official scores be mailed to Ohio National University, or made available electronically. To assist the Office of Admissions in retrieving test results, applicants who have taken the TOEFL are advised to provide their date of birth and/or registration number; those who have taken the IELTS are advised to provide their TRF code. The submission of copies of official scores from these exams to Ohio National University (via admissions@on.franklin.edu) provides the applicant with one term of conditional enrollment. Official scores submitted directly by the testing organization must be received and verified by Ohio National University for the student to be allowed to be registered for additional terms. Applicants who have not satisfied their English language proficiency requirement have the option to take the ACCUPLACER* ESL exam suite through Ohio National University. A $50 (USD) fee is charged to the applicant to take this exam suite, which consists of four (4) parts: Reading Comprehension, WritePlacer, Listening, and Sentence Meaning. Passing scores will remain valid for two (2) years. Applicants are encouraged to study relevant content before taking the ACCUPLACER* ESL exams. The required minimum passing scores for each exam for an applicant to be granted full admission are as follows: Reading Comprehension 100 WritePlacer 5 ESL Listening 80 ESL Sentence Meaning 100 Applicants must achieve minimum scores on each exam part for full admission. Applicants not passing any exam part, are permitted retakes after two (2) weeks. If the applicant fails to achieve the minimum scores on the exam suite on this second attempt, he/she must then wait two (2) months between retake attempts. A $10 (USD) fee is charged on each exam part retake. Applicants satisfying the minimum requirements on any English proficiency exam for full admission but who feel the need to improve English skills before advancing into their degree program have the option to audit EL 042 (Fundamentals of English Language). This $200 (USD) non-credit course provides students with a host of pertinent ESL study resources. For more information on auditing courses, see Audit Courses. The requirements for demonstrating English language proficiency, including acceptance of results of other English proficiency exams, may be adjusted by the Ohio National University Dean of Academics under unique circumstances. Conditional Admission Ohio National University offers conditional admission to individuals who have achieved the following minimum scores on English proficiency exams: Test TOEFL IELTS Cambridge English Reading Writing Listening Speaking Overall 500 (PBT) or 61 (IBT) Applicants will be granted conditional admission status if the following minimum scores are achieved on each ACCUPLACER ESL exam: 20